TLDR The book is a useful guide for identifying hair loss conditions with clear photos and treatment tips, recommended for skin and hair specialists.
The second edition of "An Atlas of Hair Pathology with Clinical Correlations" by Sperling, Cowper, and Knopp, published in 2012, was a valuable resource for diagnosing alopecia. It was praised for its clear photomicrographs, easy-to-understand text, and the addition of new chapters on various types of alopecia and hair loss conditions. This edition also included brief descriptions of treatments for several entities and additional photos with better clarity. The summaries at the end of each chapter included potential pitfalls to avoid. The book was recommended for dermatologists, dermatopathologists, and residents diagnosing alopecia.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
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November 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
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June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for evaluating hair shaft diseases but needs improvement for deeper hair follicle issues.
